Green Car Reports
JULY 8, 2024
Biggest price hike applies to base front-wheel-drive Sportage Hybrid 2025 Sportage Hybrid remains cheaper than rivals if AWD isn’t a priority Sportage PHEV carries over at 34 miles of range, includes AWD Kia has carried over its Sportage Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid lineups for the 2025 model year. And while there are few changes to these.
The Driven EV News
JULY 8, 2024
A group of 16 electric cars in Canberra have given a world-first demonstration of their ability to help prevent blackouts during a major grid emergency in February. The post The electric cars that helped keep the lights on when giant coal generator tripped appeared first on The Driven.
Cars That Think
JULY 8, 2024
A team of researchers in Japan and the United Kingdom have smashed the world record for fiber optic communications through commercial-grade fiber. By broadening fiber’s communication bandwidth, the team has produced data rates four times as fast as existing commercial systems—and 33 percent better than the previous world record. The researchers’ success derives in part from their innovative use of optical amplifiers to boost signals across communications bands that conventional fiber optics tech
Electrek
JULY 8, 2024
Porsche is doubling down on its shift to EVs as gas-powered vehicles, like the Macan, are already being retired in Europe. With new electric vehicles launching, including the Macan, Boxster, Cayenne, and a range-topping seven-seater EV, Porsche is laying the groundwork for the future.
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CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 8, 2024
One company has absolutely run away with the trophy for largest EV battery producer in the world. That would be Chinese battery giant CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd). I recall when it stole the title from LG Chem a few years ago, and it seems that it has only. [continued] The post 10 Largest EV Battery Producers in the World appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JULY 8, 2024
A refreshed Tesla Model Y was spotted over the weekend, but that does not necessarily mean it will come out anytime soon. We reported on the sighting of a potential Model Y refresh , known as “Project Juniper,” this past weekend. However, although it could potentially be an early rendition of what Tesla could do to bring a new look and new features to its most popular car, it will take some time for it to hit production lines and make it to the public.
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Electrek
JULY 8, 2024
Adding to its arsenal of low-cost electric cars, BYD launched its updated 2025 Dolphin EV on Monday. The new Dolphin starts at the same $13,700 (RMB 99,800) price, but with a bigger battery, the updated model boasts a longer driving range.
Teslarati
JULY 8, 2024
The Tesla Model Y is South Korea’s best-selling imported car in the first half of 2024. The Kaizuyu Data Research Institute released a report on July 7 stating that Tesla sold a total of 10,041 units in South Korea in the first half of the year. The Tesla Model Y Q1 2024 sales increased 395.4% compared to the same period last year. The Tesla Model Y surpassed the sales of luxury brands Mercedes-Benz and BMW in H1 2024, shaking up the structure of South Korea’s top-selling car brands.
Green Car Reports
JULY 8, 2024
The 2025 Ram 1500 REV is Ram's electric truck launching near the end of 2024 Ram said the 1500 REV will have up to 500 miles of range, but standard battery trucks will have 350 miles of range A range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger arrives after the electric Ram 1500 REV Ram is looking to go the distance with its electric truck when it arrives later.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 8, 2024
With a Crossover Utility Vehicle profile and three electric motors, the new NASCAR-ABB electric car collaboration supports NASCAR's dedication to keeping the "stock" in stock car racing. The post NASCAR Showcases New Electric Car, Blows Off “Woke” Controversy appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JULY 8, 2024
NASCAR has made itself a rich legacy through the use of petrol-powered internal combustion engines for decades. But a shift in the world’s landscape of powertrains from a consumer and entertainment standpoint is now making its mark on what was once the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Years past the era of Earnhardt, Gordon, Johnson, and numerous others, NASCAR is taking on a new challenge: dealing with the fact that electric powertrains are becoming more mainstream.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 8, 2024
Another week is wrapped up, and we’re here for a rundown of 7 of the biggest stories of the week. Scroll on, read along, and chime in with any big stories you think I missed. 1. Chinese EV tariffs: I think it’s clear the biggest story lately has been tariffs. [continued] The post 7 Top Cleantech Stories: 44.7% Renewables in Europe, Chinese EV Tariffs in EU, Unbelievably Huge Solar Farm appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Green Car Reports
JULY 8, 2024
Hyundai's Tucson PHEV crossover SUV refreshes its interior New Baby and Green Zone drive modes file down powertrain edges Up to 33 miles of EPA-rated range possible The 2025 Hyundai Tucson crossover SUV tackles its midlife crisis with a series of updates that include standard all-wheel drive in PHEV editions, and new infotainment screens. With the.
Electrek
JULY 8, 2024
Luxury EV maker Lucid (LCID) is trending after beating Q2 expectations and setting a new delivery record. The news is sending Lucid shares higher on Monday.
Green Car Reports
JULY 8, 2024
Porsche has confirmed that the gas-powered Macan SUV and the 718 Boxster and Cayman sports cars all will be discontinued by 2026. A Reuters report confirms the decision, which has been widely anticipated as Porsche has introduced and updated key vehicles in its electric-car product plan, including the electric Taycan sedan and the upcoming Macan.
EV Central
JULY 8, 2024
Vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid charging using electric vehicles as battery storage is set to finally get rolling in Australia. The crucial change is a rewriting of the Australian Standards relating to inverters, including the bi-directional chargers that enable V2H and V2G charging. That promises to make it easier and more affordable to use the high-voltage battery pack of an EV to power a house and an electric car and return electricity to the grid for profit.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 8, 2024
Northvolt and Volvo are both encountering headwinds that may delay their electric car battery and manufacturing plans. The post Turmoil Disrupts Swedish Brands Northvolt & Volvo appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JULY 8, 2024
Hyundai believes it has found the “sweet spot” with three long-range, fast-charging, and affordable EVs available in the US. With rivals launching new electric models this year, Hyundai expects stronger competition in the second half of the year.
Teslarati
JULY 8, 2024
Electrify America has followed Tesla into one strategy intended to reduce congestion at its chargers, as announced by the Volkswagen-owned company this week. On Monday, Electrify America announced that it would be piloting a program to institute an 85-percent State of Charge (SoC) limit at its charging stations, along with charging idling fees starting 10 minutes after charging is complete.
Electrek
JULY 8, 2024
Ford is unveiling its newest electric vehicle this week. Ahead of its official debut, Ford teased the new EV, claiming “the legend is back.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 8, 2024
The electric car revolution has now come to NASCAR and IndyCar in very separate ways -- one battery and the other hybrid powered. The post NASCAR & IndyCar Embrace Electric Car Racing Programs appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Teslarati
JULY 8, 2024
Lucid Motors set a quarterly record for deliveries in the second quarter, as was boosted by the company’s recent price cuts and incentives for the Air sedan. In a press release shared on Monday, Lucid announced that it delivered 2,394 vehicles in Q2, marking a roughly 70-percent increase year over year. The company also produced 2,110 vehicles at its AMP-1 factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, dropping by around 3 percent from the same period last year.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 8, 2024
Late last year, Honda showed off a stunning Prelude concept that many initially expected to arrive as an EV. While many concepts never see the light of day as production vehicles, the automaker plans to release the car as a hybrid, but only in Europe – for now. The production car looks almost identical to the concept, though the new red paint is a striking change from the white Prelude we saw last year.
The Driven EV News
JULY 8, 2024
Evos - founded by former Tritium executives - has raised $4 million and is seeking another $6 million to help expand its manufacturing capabilities in home and fleet products. The post Australian EV charging start-up raises $4 million seeks more to expand manufacturing appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
JULY 8, 2024
Electrify America (EA) has kicked off a pilot at 10 of its charging stations, limiting EVs to 85% state of charge to reduce congestion.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 8, 2024
CHICAGO – As part of the festivities during 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race event in Chicago this past weekend, NASCAR unveiled a prototype EV. Let me start this post by assuring you, if you’re an old-school racing fan who can’t stand race cars that don’t roar, that NASCAR is NOT to have its Cup cars go EV. At least not anytime soon. You may have heard that NASCAR will be replacing the Cup cars with these crossover-looking EVs, but it was pretty clear from the press conference that that’s not th
The Driven EV News
JULY 8, 2024
Great for people in the city, not great for the people in the country. NZ farmer Mike Casey explains why this view on EVs "couldn't be further from the truth." The post Are electric cars good for city driving only? NZ farmer busts another EV myth appeared first on The Driven.
InsideEVs
JULY 8, 2024
The German performance brand won't reverse course on EVs. Plus, the Geely brands get hit hard by new anti-China tariffs.
Teslarati
JULY 8, 2024
Tesla stock has returned to its top spot in the South Korean trading space, making it South Korea’s top foreign stock once again. Earlier this year, Nvidia replaced Tesla as South Korea’s top foreign stock. On May 30, Korea Securities Depository (KSD) data showed that local investors held $11.07 worth of Nvidia stock combined. Nvidia’s rise in South Korea’s stock market came after Elon Musk announced a potential collaboration between the chip company and xAI.
Green Energy Consumers
JULY 8, 2024
A June 18 Boston Globe story, “ If even the secretary of transportation won’t take the train, who will? ” greatly understates the value that electric vehicles bring to us in terms of reducing pollution causing both global warming and severe health problems. Much of the article is about how we need to support public transportation and reduce the total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by individual cars.
Teslarati
JULY 8, 2024
Tesla shareholders are set to head to court this week to fight against attorney requests for billions in legal fees, as part of the case in which a Delaware judge voided CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation plan earlier this year. Delaware Judge Kathaleen McCormick voided Musk’s previously shareholder-approved compensation plan from 2018 in January, as part of a case with shareholder Richard Tornetta.
Innovation News Network
JULY 8, 2024
Researchers have investigated how global warming is affecting groundwater quality and what it means for humanity and the environment. The post How does climate change impact groundwater quality? appeared first on Innovation News Network.
InsideEVs
JULY 8, 2024
To combat long lines at busy stations, the charging network is testing a plan to boot users once their cars reach 85%.
Green Fleet Magazine
JULY 8, 2024
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